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ABSTRACT

This paper describes experiences with a course designed to introduce undergraduate students to the design and implementation of real-time systems for the monitoring and control of laboratory and industrial processes. A model railroad is suggested as an inexpensive process to control. A variety of laboratory exercises involving such a model railroad are presented.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  K. Computing Milieux
  K.3 COMPUTERS AND EDUCATION
      K.3.2 Computer and Information Science Education
          Subjects: Curriculum

Additional Classification:
  J. Computer Applications
  J.7 COMPUTERS IN OTHER SYSTEMS
      Subjects: Industrial control; Process control

  K. Computing Milieux
  K.3 COMPUTERS AND EDUCATION
      K.3.2 Computer and Information Science Education
          Subjects: Computer science education

General Terms:
Design, Human Factors